On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 66 of 66 decisive votes (0 abstentions excluded). Read it as a government-or-opposition indicator rather than a measure of influence — the figure is near 100% for members supporting the government of the day and near 0% for those opposing it.
This is the point of the site: contributions keep the party held on the day, not the one held now.
| Party | Recorded as | Contributions | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC | Ceann Comhairle / Chair | 5,999 | 2020-06-29 – 2026-09-30 |
| FF | Fianna Fáil | 95 | 2020-03-20 – 2026-04-16 |
| ?? | Not recorded | 3 | 2020-07-30 – 2022-12-15 |
Membership spells on record: FF 2007-07-23–2011-04-25 · FF 2011-05-25–2016-04-24 · FF 2016-03-10–2020-03-29 · FF 2020-03-30–2020-06-29 · FF 2022-12-16–2025-01-29 · FF 2025-01-29–present
I welcome the Minister of State back to the Chamber. For the information of Members, they can speak to or oppose a section on Committee Stage. Every Member is entitled to speak and come back in again on Committee Stage, unlike on Second Stage or Final Stage.
For clarification, section 1 has been agreed. I know Senator Stephenson opposed that section.
Amendments Nos. 1 and 10 are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Amendment No. 3 has been ruled out of order on the basis that it is not relevant to the subject matter of the Bill.
I note that Senator Stephenson is opposing the section. She can speak to the section if she wishes. She does not wish to speak to it.
Amendment No. 4 has been ruled out of order as it is in conflict with the principle of the Bill. Amendments Nos. 5 and 6 have been ruled out of order. Amendment No. 7 has also been ruled out of order as not relevant to the subject matter of the Bill. Amendments Nos. 8 and 9 have been ruled out of order as not being in accordance with Article 46.2 of the Constitution.
Amendment No. 10 cannot be moved. It was already discussed with amendment No. 1.
When is it proposed to take the next Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take the next Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to sit again?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I do solemnly declare that I will duly and faithfully and to the best of my knowledge and ability, execute the office of Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann without fear or favour, apply the rules as laid down by this House in an impartial and fair manner, maintain order and uphold the rights and privileges of Members in accordance with the Constitution and the Standing Orders of Seanad Éireann. First and foremost, I thank the father of the House, Senator Wilson, for beginning this Seanad term. Senator Wilson has serve…
I thank Senator Higgins.
We have a very special guest. She is the youngest guest here and is napping at the moment. Lasairfhíona is the first grandchild of Senator Joe Conway and his wife Sandra. She is 12 weeks old today. We congratulate her parents and grandparents, and Senator Conway on his election. He first ran for election to Seanad Éireann in the 1970s; is that right?
Sorry, 1981. If ever there was a case of try harder, fail better, try harder and succeed, it is Joe, for his perseverance and persistence. For that and for his grandchild, I congratulate him. Another special guest here today is Sabina Higgins. She is most welcome to our Distinguished Visitors Gallery, back to the Chamber where her husband made a great name for himself. In her own right, she is a great champion of causes. In Kenmare, we fondly remember her visit to open Cumann na mBan Park, which happened to coincid…
All of the groups have made a contribution and it is open to any Senator to indicate that they wish to speak. I call Senator Pauline Tully.
Anois, an Seanadóir Shane Curley.
Anois, an Seanadóir Nessa Cosgrove.